Tipu Sultan Masjid Kolkata

I had the opportunity to visit the Tipu Sultan Masjid Kolkata on a weekday afternoon and I was awestruck by its beauty and history. The mosque is named after Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore, who fought bravely against the British. The mosque was built in 1842 by his youngest son, Prince Ghulam Mohammed, who was exiled to Kolkata by the British.

The mosque is located at Dharamtalla Street, a busy area in the heart of the city. The mosque stands out with its exquisite architecture and intricate carvings. The mosque has a brick-red structure with four minarets and 16 domes. The main entrance has a large arch with a colorful stained glass window. The mosque can accommodate up to 1000 people and has separate prayer halls for men and women.

The mosque is a place of worship and peace, where people of all faiths are welcome. The mosque also hosts various social and cultural events, such as seminars, lectures, and festivals. The mosque is a symbol of the legacy of Tipu Sultan and his family, and their contribution to the Indian freedom struggle.

The Tipu Sultan Masjid Kolkata is a must-visit for anyone who wants to experience the rich heritage and culture of Kolkata. It is a magnificent example of Islamic architecture and art, and it is a testament to the spirit and courage of Tipu Sultan and his descendants.

Exquisite architecture.

In the memory of Tipu Sultan, this mosque was built by his youngest son, Prince Golam Mohammad Shah in 1842. Tipu aka 'Tiger of Mysore' never came to Calcutta. Thousands of devotees (both men and women) can perform Namaz here. Non-Muslims can enter here after covering their heads. It has been declared as a grade-I heritage building.

The Tipu Sultan Mosque stands at the heart of Kolkata. He built the famous Tipu Sultan Shahi Musjid located at the junction of Dharmatala Street. Specially constructed for Tipu Sultan, who was jalled in Tollygunge area. Which is now popular aa Tollygunge club. This Mosque is a great attractive.

Masjid E Ala or Tipu Sultan Masjid is one of beautiful architecture of Tipu Sultan era. This beautiful architecture has made by Tipu himself in around 1784AD

The Tipu Sultan Shahi Mosque is a famous mosque in Kolkata, India named after Tipu Sultan the ruler of Mysore. Located at 185 Dharamtalla Street, the mosque is a relic of architectural and cultural heritage.

Tipu sultan mosque or Tipu sultan masjid whatever you say it has amazing architecture.
Amazing monument in Kolkata a remarkable piece of structure from our ancient history.

This is a very beautiful historical and huge mosque. Luckily, I had the opportunity to visit this mosque and perform Namaz. When I went to visit West Bengal, I offered prayers in this mosque before going to visit the Victoria Memorial. The one thing that I found very beautiful here was the feeding of several pigeons here. And more than that, a man was standing there and feeding them to give food to those pigeons. This scene was very beautiful, memorable unforgettable and emotional for me.

Tipu Sultan Mosque was built here in Kolkata by his 11th son Prince Gholam Mohammed. They were the ruler of Mysore but why his youngest son built this mosque in memory of his father, far away from Mysore here in Calcutta.
There is a history behind this.
Haider Ali was the father of Tipu Sultan and when the Vijaynagar Kingdom was dissolute, the kings of Yadava dynasty constituted the state of Mysore. During that time Haider Ali was appointed as Foujdar of Mysore. During that time, Haider Ali was a military genius and through his skills and abilities became the ruler of Mysore. After his father Tipu Sultan became ruler and six years after Tipu's death, the entire family was shifted to Calcutta by the British Government. During that period the capital of Mysore Srirangapatnam was captured by British Army. Son of Tipu Sultan, Gholam Mohammed was a kid when arrived in Calcutta. He was a man of varied qualities. He was also involved in many public works and associated with a committee formed for maintenance of roadways and buildings.

One of the best masjid on kolkata
It's very old masjid.
And also centre of Kolkata near dharmatala. Large number of people are visit daily namaj on this masjid

The Tipu Sultan Shahi Mosque  (also known as Tipu Sultan Masjid) is a famous mosque in Kolkata,  India.  Located at 185 Dhartamtalla Street, the mosque is a relic of architectural and cultural heritage. Unlike usual Islamic culture, people from all sections of society and religions are obliged to visit and take pictures of this historical premises.
This building was built in 1832 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan. An identical mosque, which was later built by the Waqf committee is at Tollygunge. At first, Gholam Mohammed used his power and purchased a land in the central position of Calcutta and Built this mosque in 1842, in memory of his father Tipu Sultan. A news was also published on the occasion of the purchase. This mosque is a relic of the architectural and cultural heritage of Kolkata. In early 80’s Tipu Sultan Masjid was damaged due to constructions works of Metro Railway in the Esplanade area. The move was regarded as a highly communal stand of the state govt. Nonetheless, after that, fearing backlash, a committee was formed to repair the mosque. Afterwards, the Mosque was restored with the joint effort of Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid Protection & Welfare Committee and the Metro Railway.

The Tipu Sultan Shahi Mosque (also known as Tipu Sultan Masjid) is a famous mosque in
Kolkata, India. Located at 185 Dhartamtalla Street, the mosque is a relic of architectural and cultural heritage. Unlike usual Islamic culture, people from all sections of society and religions are obliged to visit and take pictures of this historical premises. This building was built in 1832 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan. An identical mosque, which was later built by the Waqf committee is at Tollygunge. At first, Gholam Mohammed used his power and purchased a land in the central position of Calcutta and Built this mosque in 1842, in memory of his father Tipu Sultan. A news was also published on the occasion of the purchase. This mosque is a relic of the architectural and cultural heritage of Kolkata.

This building was built in 1832 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan. An identical mosque, which was later built by the Waqf committee is at Tollygunge. At first, Gholam Mohammed used his power and purchased a land in the central position of Calcutta and Built this mosque in 1842, in memory of his father Tipu Sultan. A news was also published on the occasion of the purchase. This mosque is a relic of the architectural and cultural heritage of Kolkata. In early 80’s Tipu Sultan Masjid was damaged due to constructions works of Metro Railway in the Esplanade area. The move was regarded as a highly communal stand of the state govt. Nonetheless, after that, fearing backlash, a committee was formed to repair the mosque. Afterwards, the Mosque was restored with the joint effort of Tipu Sultan Shahi Masjid Protection & Welfare Committee and the Metro Railway.

Masjid E Ala or Tipu Sultan Masjid is one of beautiful architecture of Tipu Sultan era. This beautiful architecture has made by Tipu himself in around 1784AD. It is a two floored building with a big prayer hall inside. Persian letters engraved on its inside wall make it more beautiful. Till today the Masjid runs under Tipu Sultan masjid trust and its quite well maintained do visit if you want to explore Srirangapatna.

Iconic mosque of Kolkata in the name of Tipu Sultan of Mysore. In the heart of the city. Locality is famous for street food.

One of the oldest mosque in India. A great architectural construction of mediavel Indian​ ruler Tipu Sultan (ruler of Hyderabad and successor of Hyder Ali) a great king with brave heart and great intelligence.

The Tipu Sultan Shahi Mosque (also known as Tipu Sultan Masjid) is a famous mosque in Kolkata, India. Located at 185 Dhartamtalla Street, the mosque is a relic of architectural and cultural heritage. Unlike usual Islamic culture, people from all sections of society and religions are obliged to visit and take pictures of this historical premises.

Good architecture located at Esplanade junction.

The approach to the masjid is very much crowded.

The mosque boost of Anglo-Persian architecture and is coloured accurately.

It is located near the Esplanade metro station.

A good place to visit.

The area is a cultural hostspot and one needs to visit this area with a lot of time to absorb in the light of this area.

Wonderful spot for a heritage walk.